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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 03, 2019 JOSEPH CHURCH • HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA

Served by the Society of the Divine Savior • Brothers, , Sisters, and Lay Working Together

2300 Beasley Avenue • Huntsville, Alabama 35816 • Tel: 256.534.8459 • Fax: 256.534.8450 Website: http://www.saintjosephcc.com • Email: @saintjosephcc.com

REV. JOSEPH P. LUBRANO, SDS Pastor PATRICIA AYALA Bookkeeper ([email protected]) ([email protected])

JOHN BARISA Permanent RENATE T. BANKS Parish Secretary ([email protected]) ([email protected]) CARMEN V. AMATO Director, PEDRO RODRIGUEZ Facilities ([email protected]) BILLY ROY Principal, School-Huntsville ([email protected])

MASS SCHEDULE SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION Saturday (Anticipated): 5:00 p.m. For all inquiries, please call Carmen Amato at the parish Sunday: 8:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m. office. For sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Com- Weekdays: 7:00 a.m. munion and Confirmation, there must be at least one year of formation immediately to the preparation Saturday: 8:00 a.m. for the sacraments. Holy Days of Obligation: 7:00 a.m., 7:00 p.m. . Parents and godparents must attend a bap- SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION tism preparation session before scheduling a baptism. Every Saturday at 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. MARRIAGE. If you intend to be married at St. Joseph or by appointment with the pastor. Church, you must be registered in the parish and be active by donating your time, talent or treasure in sup- PARISH OFFICE HOURS port of parish projects. Regular Mass attendance on Sunday and on Holy Days of Obligation is also required. The Parish Office is open Monday-Friday 9:00 Couples planning marriage should contact the parish a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and is closed during lunch 12:30 before setting a wedding date. p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Submit all bulletin announce- ments to [email protected] no later RCIA. Adults and children of catechetical age are wel- than Friday, a week prior, at 12:00 p.m. comed into the Church through a process called the Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA).

ANOINTING OF THE SICK Please call Father Joseph Lubrano at the parish office to schedule an anointing.  FUNERALS Holy Family School—Huntsville We have a number of people to help plan funeral litur- gies and to set up funeral luncheons. Please call the par- Billy Roy, Principal ish office before contacting the funeral home to avoid 256.539.5221 scheduling conflicts. St. John Paul II Catholic High School PARISH REGISTRATION Dr. Lanny K. Hollis, Headmaster 256.430.1760 If you are new to our parish and wish to register, please call the parish office for the appropriate forms.

A PARISH OF THE DIOCESE OF BIRMINGHAM IN ALABAMA FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME • FEBRUARY 03, 2019

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

This has been an exciting time as we celebrated Catholic Schools SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 Week. The theme this year was “Learn, Serve, Lead, Succeed”. There SATURDAY,SATURDAY,SATURDAY, JUNE FEBRUARYAPRIL 02 14 02 8:00am 8:00am: +Sr. ForFlorence the Unborn Demers, SDS were many wonderful activities that were planned. There was a class- 8:00am 8:00am +Dustin For the Conaway Unborn 5:00p.m. 5:00pm: + +Lou Rizzo 5:00pm 5:00pm +Carolyn Fleming room door decorating contest, a canned food drive and a staff/student SUNDAY, OCTOBER SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20 03 volley ball game. The week started with the Catholic Schools Mass in SUNDAY, SUNDAY, APRIL JUNE 0803 th 8:15am 8:15am: For theFor theParish Parish Birmingham on Friday, January 25 – the 6 grade students from all the Catholic 8:15am 11:15am: Corpus +Russ Christi+Maddalena Jackson Volpe 11:15am 8:15am 11:15am +Melissa +Anne For the Matuszak Lee Parish schools in the Diocese of Birmingham celebrated Mass with the and several MONDAY, FEBRUARY 04 11:15am pastors. It was a great Mass. MONDAY, 7:00am:MONDAY, OCTOBER +Martha APRIL 21 09 Edwards MONDAY, MAY 28 7:00am 7:00am TUESDAY, +Marie +Linda FEBRUARYPentecost Havens 05 And speaking of Masses, we had our own celebration for Catholic Schools Week at Memorial Day 7:00am: Gina Morgan last weekend’s 11:15 a.m. Sunday Mass. The altar servers, readers and gift bearers TUESDAY, TUESDAY,OCTOBER APRIL 22 10 8:00am +Rick Harris were from Holy Family (Joshua Spradlin, a JPII student, substituted as a server). The 7:00am 7:00am WEDNESDAY, +Leo+Mahlon Oliver FEBRUARY Boren 06 TUESDAY, 7:00am: +GeorgeMAY 29 Banks students prayed the Lord’s in a very beautiful way. Shayla Chandler read a WEDNESDAY, 7:00am WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER +Daniel APRIL Conte 23 11 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 07 lovely poem she wrote, “If you give a kid a ” after communion. 7:00am 7:00am +Fr. +Lucy Oliver Newman WEDNESDAY, 7:00am: Terry MAY Mattson 30 Our principal, Mr. Roy shared a few thoughts. Then, it was on to St. Francis Hall for THURSDAY, 7:00am 9:00am:*THURSDAY, OCTOBER +Mary Irene APRILRousseau 24 Mangus 12 refreshments and the viewing of some of our students’ projects. I want to thank Mr. 7:00am 7:00pm THURSDAY, FRIDAY, +Agnes +Joe FEBRUARY MAY Trotter Knouse 31 08 Roy, Margaret Lagasse, Muriel Weston, our teachers, the staff of Holy Family School 7:00am 9:00am 7:00am 9:00am* +Holy +Mary School Kia Elizabeth Batchelder inMass Purgatory Vandiver and the parents for their help and hard work to make it a great day. FRIDAY, OCTOBER SATURDAY,FRIDAY, FRIDAY, JUNE APRIL 25 FEBRUARY 01 13 09 There were also has many other great events and activities, including a snow day 7:00am 7:00am 7:00am 8:00am: +Mary +Francis +Uland +Eligah M. Jones ReidKnouse Terry (with no snow); a “Crazy Sock Day;” stories from Fr. Joe and Fr. Jonathan 5:00pm: Luke +JoannDanison Gunderman & Family SATURDAY, SATURDAY, OCTOBER APRIL 26 14 Howell from Holy Spirit; a “School Color Day,” and a “Heritage Day” with an art SATURDAY, SUNDAY, JUNEFEBRUARY 02 10 8:00am 8:00am 8:15am: + +Gerald Pohl show. We have had fun, even with the break-out of the flu that hit some of our stu- 5:00pm 8:00am 5:00p.m. 5:00pm 11:15am: + For the Parish dents hard. I pray that it has come to an end. SUNDAY, APRIL 15 SUNDAY, SUNDAY,OCTOBER JUNE 27 03 We are truly blessed with the wonderful things going on here on the campus of St. 8:15am *HFS SchoolFor the Mass Parish 8:15am 8:15am +Cisci Volpe Joseph/Holy Family. I am so very grateful for all the and graces that con- 11:15am11:15am Steven Velkei tinue to come our way. I would like to acknowledge Claire Williams, who retired on February 1, in a special way. I appreciate all that she has done, is doing and will do for the parish, the school, the Salvatorians, and the list goes on. She will be missed in the parish office, but she will still be involved in the life of the parish as a volunteer. Claire com- mented, “The only difference is that I will not get paid.” I believe she will still be paid James Hudson Miller, Janice Mazikowski, Marie McCune, George Franklin, Debi Royer, James in a different way, by many graces and blessings. McGee, Janet Ennis, David Miller, Barbara Brodeur, As Claire leaves the office, we welcome two new members to the staff. Patty Ayala Carolyn Wingenter, Zanetta Brown, Chuck Salvo, will be the parish bookkeeper on a part-time basis. Sister Veronica Ryan, OSB, a Teresa Gregory, Rachel Johnson, Faye Fletcher, Batchelder Family, Stachura Family, Richard Wertz, Benedictine from Cullman, will be joining us as an assistant. Maddie Clearly, John Rourk, Jr., Greg Riley, Cindy I hope your day is filled with many blessings and joys. You are in my daily thoughts Morales, Richard Chandler, John & Linda Dimmock, Sharon Vandurn, Sally Purvis, Wanda Sharp, George and . Wertz, Ada Carden, Dollie Jackson, Josephine Always in the Savior, Fr. Joe Stratton, Katherine Algie, Nick Rosa, Ralph & Helen Kissel, Dan Vandergrift, Marrissa Lefebzre, John Howard, Lisa Andrews, Harold Jones, Sondra Adams, Judi Trygg, Marianna Young, Bill Mitchell, Sayre PLEASE NOTE: Because there are so many people currently suffering from the flu, we are Family, Cecilia Hall, Johnnina Ayon, Betty Rooney, temporarily suspending distribution of Precious Blood until further notice. Kennita Turner, Antonio Beltran, Ramona Hallit, We will make another announcement when we resume. Sarah Garoppo, Betty Morris, Will Mitchell and Traci Moore. Francis’ Monthly Intentions for 2019 Note This is our new, updated prayer request cor- FEBRUARY ner. If you wish to add someone to the list, please contact Renate at the parish office. When Universal Victims that person recovers, please call again to remove their name so that others can be put on the list. For a generous welcome to the victims of human trafficking, Thank you, Fr. Joe enforced prostitution and violence.

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday Hebrews 11:32-40 Friday Hebrews 13:1-8 Ps 31:20-24 Ps 27:1, 3, 5, 8b-9abc Mark 5:1-20 Mark 6:14-29

Tuesday Hebrews 12:1-4 Saturday Hebrews 13:15-17, 20-21 Ps 22:26b-27, 28, 30, 31-32 Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 Mark 5:21-43 Mark 6:30-34

Wednesday Hebrews 12:4-7, 11-15 Sunday Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8 Ps 103:1-2, 13-14, 17-18a Ps 138:1-5, 7-8 Mark 6:1-6 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 or 15:3-8, 11 Luke 5:1-11 Thursday Hebrews 12:18-19, 21-24

Ps 48:2-3ab, 3cd-4, 9-11

Mark 6:7-13

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY at SOME (So Others Might Eat), an inter- HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL FUNDRAISER community-based organization that helps the poor and homeless of Washington, D.C. and serves more than 10,000 people each year. The Knights and Ladies of Peter Claver will host their Sixteenth The SOME Volunteer Corps is a year-long, residential program to serve Annual Valentine-Champagne Luncheon on Saturday, February in areas such as: food distribution; medical and dental clinics; housing 9, 2019 at the Von Braun Center-East Hall, starting at 11:00 programs; elderly services programs; addiction recovery and mental a.m. health programs; advocacy; or non-monetary donations. This event supports Holy Family School-Huntsville, a regional SOME Volunteer Corps At-a-Glance: serving students from all over Madison County. Our theme this year is “Building on the Power of Dreams.” Live  1-year service opportunity in Washington, D.C. music provided by Dr. Horace Carney and his band Omni!  Fully-furnished private bedroom in our Volunteer House Wear your dancing shoes!  $400 /month living stipend The ticket price is $40.00 each. Last year, we raised more than  Health insurance $5,000.00 for Holy Family School. With your help and contin-  Transportation stipend ued support, we hope to do it again.  Gain non-profit work experience Tickets and advertising forms for the souvenir program Learn more and apply at http://volunteercorps.some.org. are available at the parish office.

SANCTUARY FLOWERS WEEKLY OFFERING

If you would like to make a donation to seasonal Regular Collection $ 12,380.30 flower arrangements, please call the Other Designated Funds $ 977.00 parish office at 256-534-8459. Church in Latin America $ 1,253.30

LITURGICAL MINISTERS SCHEDULE • FEBRUARY 09 - FEBRUARY 10, 2019*

ALTAR SERVERS EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS 5:00pm: Nancy Larch, Thomas Moore 5:00pm: Jane Folk*, John Durant, Debz Durant, Ashley Nichols, Maureen Chemsak 8:15am: Andrew Amos, Levi Stewart 8:15am: Deacon John*, Jeff Bullington, Renee Northcutt, Nonda Sloan, Regina Shelton 11:15am: Robert Whitehead, Cathy Bukenya 11:15am: Booker Terry*, Bea Terry, Quitman Turner, Carrie Turner, Norma Whitehead

LECTORS GIFT BEARERS USHERS 5:00pm: Blake Dietz, Hannah Sczepanski 5:00pm: Mary Segelhorst 5:00pm: Sheila Brown 8:15am: Kiki Kane, Steve Kane 8:15am: Tommy & Margaret Whitifield 8:15am: Frank & Becky Hayes 11:15am: Callie Good, Brandi Good 11:15am: Florence Okafor 11:15am: Darrell Brown/Charles Smoot Bulletin Distribution: Amy Adams, Geneva *Note: the full schedule is now posted on our Archable, Christian Ejimah, Misty Ryan website at www.saintjosephcc.com

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CALENDAR

February 3 RE/RCIA 9:30-11:00 a.m. February 5 Baptism Prep 6:00-7:15 p.m. RE Center

February 10 RE/RCIA 9:30-11:00 a.m.

Are you interested in February 17 RE/RCIA 9:30-11:00 a.m. learning about the February 24 RE/RCIA 9:30-11:00 a.m. Show love for your family this week by: Catholic Faith? Please * doing someone else’s chore * writing a thank you note call the parish office at Baptism Preparation Class * praying a for peace 256-534-8459 and ask * spending time with a for Carmen Amato. Our regularly scheduled baptism preparation class lonely person for parents and godparents will be on Tuesday, February 5, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. in the RE Center. Please call the parish office to register for the class. The next class will be on May 7.

PRE-LENT BUNCO on Friday, February 8, 2019. Join us for this PRIESTLY DISCERNMENT WEEKEND February 22-24, 2019 at fast-paced game played in three rounds. Bring a friend, food or Camp Tekawitha. Retreat Master will be Fr. Brett Brannen, drink to share, and $5 per person to play. Cash prizes are distrib- author of To Save a Thousand Souls. uted at the end of the third round. Entrance to St. Francis Hall is There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. Con- via the north door in the back parking lot under the portico be- ginning at 6:15 p.m. Play concludes by 9:00 p.m. tact the Office of Vocations at 205-838-8318, or voca- [email protected] to register. Registration deadline is No Bunco during Lent. The next event will be on Friday, April 26, February 15. 2019. See you on the 8th!

BENEFIT BREAKFAST FEBRUARY 17, 2018. The Knights of Colum- THE WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS group will meet at 1:00 p.m. bus Council 4080 will hold its monthly charity “ALL YOU CAN on Thursday, February 14, for lunch at Logan’s Roadhouse on EAT” breakfast on Sunday, February 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 Balmoral Drive in Huntsville. Please call Cathy at 256-489- a.m. at the Visitation Parish Life Center, 220 Lincoln Street in 7111 for information, reservations or cancellations. Huntsville. We will be serving eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, Newcomers are always welcome. Join us for fellowship and potatoes, coffee and juice for $5.00. Adult carry-outs are avail- conversation. able. Proceeds will benefit Boy Scout Troop 93.

HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL STOCK THE BAR PARTY Saturday, February 23, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. in St. Francis Hall. Come help stock the bar for the HFS 2019 Silent Auction. Bring a bottle of wine or spirits valued at least $15, $15 in cash or a $15 gift card to enjoy food, some excel- lent company and a great time. Each bottle brought to the event will be used as a “key” item at the silent auction, and the gift cards will be used in baskets at the auction.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 05 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 07 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10 9:00am: Quilters (LMR) 9:00am: HFS School Mass (SJC) Liturgy of the Word w/Children @ both Masses 10:00am: Parish Staff Meeting (LIB) 5:30pm: Kairos (SFH) 9:30am: RE/RCIA (LMR/LIB/SFH/HFS) 6:00pm: Boy Scouts (HFS) 5:30pm: HFS Basketball (FMC) 10:00am: Sanctuary Choir Practice (SJC) 6:00pm: Baptism Prep (LMR/LIB) 12:30pm: KPC/KPCLA (LIB) FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 08 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 06 6:00pm: BUNCO (SFH) Facilities Key 10:00am: Adult Formation (LMR) FMC = Father Messmer Center/Gym 5:30pm: Adult Formation (SFH) SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 09 SJC = St. Joseph Church 6:00pm: KPC (LIB) 11:00am: KPC Valentine Luncheon (VBC) LMR/LIB = RE Center 7:00pm: 8:15 am Mass Choir Practice (SJC) 6:30pm: Gospel Choir Practice (SJC) SFH = St. Francis Hall STA = St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel BEA = Beasley Hall BRZWY = Breezeway

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